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BREAKING: Owoade To Be Crowned Alaafin Of Oyo April 4

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Owoade Crowned Alaafin
  • Oba Abimbola Owoade will be crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo.
  • Traditional Alaafin seclusion rites will precede the April 4, 2025, coronation.
  • Governor Makinde approved his nomination and presented him with official instruments.

The ancient town of Oyo in Oyo State will host a historic occasion as Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade is crowned the 46th Alaafin of Oyo on Friday, April 4, 2025. This highly anticipated event will affirm Oba Owoade’s role as the custodian of the Yoruba people’s rich cultural heritage.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that extensive preparations are underway to ensure a grand and seamless ceremony. Committees comprising representatives from the Alaafin’s palace and the Oyo State Government have been established to oversee the event’s planning and execution.

Before his coronation, Oba Owoade will undergo traditional seclusion rites, also known as Alaafin Rituals.

These rites, deeply rooted in Yoruba spirituality and tradition, aim to prepare the monarch physically and spiritually for his esteemed role as the protector of the throne and Yoruba culture.

Owoade Crowned Alaafin

Owoade Crowned Alaafin

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State approved Oba Owoade’s nomination on Friday, January 10, 2025. In a symbolic ceremony held on Monday, January 13, 2025, the governor presented the new Alaafin with the staff and instruments of office, officially marking the start of his reign.

This coronation is expected to be a defining moment for Oyo’s cultural history and a celebration of Yoruba heritage.

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